Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
on-or-upon-someone's-head
phrase
/ɒn ɔr əˈpʌn ˈsʌmwʌnz hɛd/
Definition
A phrase indicating that something is contingent upon a person, often implying a burden or responsibility placed on them.
Examples
- All the expectations for the project were on his head, and he felt the pressure mounting.
- When the team lost the game, the coach said it was on his head for not preparing them properly.
Meaning
This expression suggests that a decision, consequence, or responsibility is resting directly on someone’s shoulders, emphasizing the weight of that responsibility.
Synonyms
- responsibility
- burden
- obligation
